Category Archives: The video experts blog

How to Build a Passive Income Stream with Video On Demand: A Practical Guide for Content Entrepreneurs and Professionals

How to Build a Passive Income Stream with VOD

Dacast Editorial Team — reviewed by Dacast’s streaming infrastructure specialists. March 2026 If one thing defines the 2020s, it’s probably the rise of the hustle and grind culture. There are plenty of online gurus giving people unreasonable advice about constantly buying real estate or investing in the latest crypto craze. They usually finish their pitch by […]

Hardware Encoders for RTMP, HLS, and SRT: How to Choose the Right Device for Professional Live Streaming

Hardware encoders for live streaming

Dacast Editorial Team — reviewed by Dacast’s streaming infrastructure specialists. March 2026 A hardware encoder for live streaming is a dedicated physical device that converts raw camera signals into compressed video streams for real-time transmission over IP networks. Unlike software on a general-purpose computer, hardware encoders use purpose-built components designed for stable, continuous encoding — […]

MKV vs MP4: Choosing the Right Streaming Format in 2026

The Pros and Cons of Using MKV vs. MP4 for Video Streaming Image

As a streamer or broadcaster, choosing the wrong video format could cause playback failures across modern browsers, 4K devices, or adaptive streaming systems. As video streaming becomes more complex, picking the correct format for your video content isn’t just a technical detail, but a selection that can directly impact whether your content succeeds or falls […]

RTMP vs. HLS vs. WebRTC: Streaming Protocols Compared

RTMP vs. HLS vs. WebRTC_ Comparing the Best Protocols for Live Streaming Image

Live streaming technology has made leaps and bounds in the past few years. Thanks to these developments, it’s possible for broadcasters with little to no technical knowledge to produce high-quality streams. One of the most important types of technology that works behind the scenes to deliver video files in real-time are streaming protocols. While there […]

The Complete Guide to WebRTC Streaming in 2026: How It Works, Use Cases & What’s New

The Ultimate Guide to WebRTC (Web Real-Time Communication) Image

Dacast Editorial Team — reviewed by Dacast’s streaming infrastructure specialists. March 2026 WebRTC (Web Real-Time Communication) is an open-source protocol that enables real-time audio, video, and data sharing directly between web browsers and applications — no plugins required. Developed by Google and standardized by the W3C in 2021, it powers video conferencing, browser-based live streaming, and […]